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If you’re playing a good game of paintball with people who are at your skill level, you’re probably going to get tagged a few times. While getting tagged may be a fact of paintball, it can still lead to welts and bruises that might drain your enthusiasm for the game, especially if you’re still new to the sport. Fortunately, the best solution is the simplest; to avoid getting welts or bruises on your body, wear a chest protector. However, not all chest protectors are created equal, and this isn’t just a question of their materials; in fact, some players like the tradeoff of a lighter chest protector for increased maneuverability, or its inverse, wearing a protector with a lot more protection and a little more bulk. Whatever your taste, we at Hustle Paintball have pulled together a solid assortment of chest protectors and tested them the only way we know how; by firing paintballs at AJ. If you want to see the full video (or just want to watch AJ get marked repeatedly), you can see it here.

For speedball and woodsball players, a good pod pack can make a lot of difference. Unfortunately, there is normally a pretty sizable gap between good pod harnesses and sub-par ones; on paper, they all look like they do the same thing, so your natural inclination is to purchase the cheaper model. After a single round, however, you’ll find that the cheap nylon belt doesn’t fit, the pod holders don’t open, and the cheap material on the whole thing can get shredded as soon as you touch the ground. What you really need is a solid entry-level harness pack, and the child company of DYE Paintball has just the piece to fit the bill. Whether you’re a new player looking for a solid harness, or just a paintballer on a budget, you’ll definitely find the Proto Precision Fighter Harness Pack to your liking. If you want to see the full review, you can check it out here.

It’s one of the many trade-offs paintball players have to deal with on their markers; do they choose to have a high or low capacity paintball hopper? Both choices have their pros and cons; a low capacity hopper is going to weigh less and make your marker easier to maneuver, but at the cost of paintballs. With a high-capacity gravity hopper, you have much more paint, but your marker is going to feel a lot more weighed down. Depending on your play style, one may work better than the other for you. Exactly which one and why, we’ve spelled out in this video here, but if you’d rather read on, we’ve got all the highlights written down below.

Just when you thought we were done, we surprised all of you and brought it back. Just like Brett Favre, Tupac, and about half the Marvel comic book universe, we’ve come back from non-existence and brought you another episode of the Hustle Reload, your one-stop shop for all the great behind-the-scenes action at Hustle Paintball. Just like always, it’s hip, it’s now, it’s something you can do instead of working, so check it out here.If you’d like to keep reading (it’s easier to look busy that way), we’ve got a little overview of what you can expect in this week’s episode below…

Another week, another new set of paintball gear, and another video dedicated to helping you understand it all. We’re talking, of course, about Erik Cromer’s Behind The Counter, the show that brings you all the info you need on the latest markers, gear, and paintball tips and tricks from a seasoned paintball veteran. Whether you’re a new player or a professional, Erik and the rest of the guys at Hustle Paintball have picked out the best of their new gear and given you their honest opinion on what works and what doesn’t. If you want to jump right into the video, you can do so here.If you want to read on, we’ve got a primer all set up to give you the highlights.

Today’s feature on the Barrel Break came about from our beloved commander in chief AJ, and came about entirely by accident. After a particularly rough game of paintball, AJ found that, while wearing his Planet Eclipse HDE pants, he found that one of his knee pads seems to have disappeared. To his surprise, he learned that this wasn’t because his pants were broken, but rather because the pads on HDE pants can be removed. All you need to do is simply turn your pant legs out and you’ll find a pouch on the knees; the pads simply pull out. After a little more digging, AJ also found that the same is true for the hip padding, although this one has a Velcro closure. If you’d like to hear AJ talk about it, you can check that out here.

If you’re looking for an authority on some of the best new gear on the market today, why not ask your guys at Hustle Paintball? After all, that’s one of the reasons we have Cromer’s Behind The Counter, Erik Cromer’s weekly show about the latest and greatest in paintball today, told from the point of view of a real professional. Not only are you getting a solid review from a reliable source, but you can easily find all the products that Erik is talking about on Hustle Paintball’s website; if one speaks to you, you know exactly where to get it. We’re just going to give you the highlights here; if you want to see the full video, as well as past episodes of Behind The Counter, just click here.

Have you ever wanted to really improve your paintball game? Paintball is a sport and, like any other sport, requires a rigorous amount of conditioning. When we say “conditioning”, we mean a whole program of exercise, technique training, and getting your mind straight to play at the peak level of your gear. In this three part series, we’re going to talk about the three most important aspects of a paintball player’s conditioning and exactly how you can improve them.

Are we still doing these? You bet we are! It’s that time of the week again for the Hustle Reload, your favorite variety show about what actually goes on at the Hustle Paintball warehouse with your favorite paintball crew. Because you asked for it. So, you’re kinda obligated to watch all of our scripted and unscripted hilarity, because we did it with you in mind. We’d feel sad if you didn’t. Please don’t make us sad; watch the video here.Or, if you want some idea of what’s going to be in this installment (that we did for you), just read on…

Filling your paintball pods sounds simple, right? Just pour paintballs in, shut the lid, and you’re good to go? Well, the answer is yes and no; while you will be able to move paintballs easily from your pods to your hopper in the middle of a firefight, a poorly filled pod can cause more problems for your paintballs and, if the problem doesn’t get fixed quickly, your marker as well. What you’re looking at with a poorly filled pod is a lot of broken paintballs, which not only mess up your pod, but the loose paint can also coat the rest of your paintballs as well, leading to a decrease in accuracy and a lot of paint clogging up your marker’s internals. While you can still shoot your marker this way, it’s going to lead to a lot of extra cleaning for your bolt, your barrel, your hopper, and your feedneck that you shouldn’t have to deal with. If you want to play at your highest levels, having a properly filled paintball pod can keep your paint safe and your marker firing clean. Watch our view here.

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